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Article
Other

Atom Central: History Leading to the Creation of the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about historical events leading to the creation of the atomic bomb, beginning with ancient history.
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Primary
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

For Students 9th - 10th
A firsthand account by a survivor who was a German priest at a Jesuit church located about 3 miles from Hiroshima. His story covers both the blast and the aftermath and gives valuable primary source details about the bombing.
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Unit Plan
National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span Classroom: World War Ii the Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
This video provides Lt. Col. Grant Weller, who describes the decision of the United States to use the atomic bomb on Japan to end World War II. Student questions are provided to assess their understanding of the information.
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Handout
Yale University

The Manhattan Project Atomic Bomb Investigating Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general information about the Manhattan Project group during World War II, and their involvement with the atomic bomb.
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Website
University of California

University of California, Los Angeles: Children of the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
In his own words, an American physician describes the devastating effects of the atomic bomb dropped in Nagasaki during World War II. Included is an online collection of images of the aftermath, videos, lesson plans, oral history...
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Website
Other

Atomic Bomb: Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
An indexing page which links to several pages of letters, diary excerpts, public reports, and personal correspondence relating to the use of the first atomic bomb. Includes letters and petitions drafted by scientists involved with the...
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Hiroshima Marks 70 Years Since Atomic Bomb

For Students K - 1st
Article reports on how the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was commemorated in that city.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History for Kids: The Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Atomic Bomb during World War II. Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan to end WW2.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Story of the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the story of the first ever atomic bomb, beginning with early scientific ideas, leading up to the success of this weapon.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
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Primary
BBC

Bbc: The Men Who Bombed Hiroshima

For Students 9th - 10th
Published on 8/04/05, the BBC interviewed three of the men involved in the mission to drop the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. We get their viewpoints and an understanding of what their duties were on that day.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides interesting information, history, and facts on the Atomic Bomb and its use during WWII.
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Other

Dannen.com: Atomic Bomb Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The information is detailed and in depth. Contains many links to related sites.
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Website
Other

Nuclearfiles.org: Truman and the Atom Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Read background information about Harry Truman and the development of the atomic bomb prior to his presidency. Includes excerpts from official documents and conversations during the Truman Administration.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: War, Victory and the Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the final stages of WWII in which war in the Pacific and the Atomic bomb lead to Japanese surrender and criminal trials against Nazi generals.
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Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Tpml: Truman and the Bomb, a Documentary History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a comprehensive list of primary source documents from Harry S. Truman regarding the Potsdam Conference and decision to use atomic weapons.
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Website
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Atomic Energy and Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit from Oregon State University Library on Atomic Energy and the Struggle for International Control.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Hiroshima and the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and the end of World War II.
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Activity
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Little Boy Dropped on Hiroshima

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about the atomic bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima. Pictures of Hiroshima after the bomb and the mushroom cloud are included.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb

For Students 5th - 8th
Was it necessary to drop the atomic bomb on Japan in order to save lives? Were the consequences worse than the waiting for a surrender of Japan? Read this discussion of the decision to drop the bomb, find out about the possible motives...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: You Decide: The Atom Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
In the final days of World War II, the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Was President Truman correct in his decision? Compare your response to others.
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Article
Other

Atom Central: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this detailed account of the decision and action to drop two atomic bombs on Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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Lesson Plan
Rice University

Rice University: Wwii: Bombs and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the final events and end of World War II, such as the community impact of events like the dropping of atomic bombs and President Roosevelt's death.
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Interactive
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Outrider: What Happens in a Bomb Blast?

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive tool that in terrifying detail lets you see the impact a nuclear bomb blast would have anywhere in the world, including in your neighborhood. Learn what you can do about it.

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